Dutch fishing fleet forecast to shrink as fuel costs, lost Brexit catch hits earnings
The Dutch commercial fishing fleet is expected to shrink by 10-15% in the coming years, with one-third saying they expect to run into financial difficulties
NGOs take legal action against Dutch gov’t for ‘leaving door open’ to misreporting catches
Two NGOs have just launched a legal challenge against the Dutch authorities 'for leaving the door wide open' for misreporting of fish catches and overfishing, they allege
UK launches new fisheries management group for non-quota finfish species
The UK has launched the Finfish Industry Advisory Group, a new fisheries management group for non-quota finfish species around the country
Harvester group suggests NAFO kick Russia out of Canadian offshore waters
'Offshore trawlers from the Russian Federation have access to thousands of tons of quota a year in the NAFO zone, including redfish, turbot and skate' -- Ryan Cleary, SEA-NL
Boston show adds Canfisco, Ideal Fish, 54 others while CP, Aquamaof join exit
'I always learn a lot about the industry from this conference and, after two years of canceled shows, there is a lot to catch-up on' -- Eric Pedersen, Ideal Fish
Stolt’s new sole farms continue strongly as sales prices rise again
Turbot prices in Q4 improved by a further 9.9% on top of 'significant increases' in the prior quarter, while sole prices also rose 4.6%
Dutch turbot farm becomes first globally to receive ASC flatfish certificate
Dutch farmer Seafarm has been harvesting seafood for decades, controlling every part of its production chain from breeding to sales
Fishermen’s Finest appeals $80m quota loss; US gov’t says it’s not a right
'The lawsuit is about one issue: whether fishing rights are 'property' that is within the protection of the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution'
Stolt’s land-based turbot, sole farms performing ‘better than expected’
In the three months to Sept. 30, Stolt Sea Farm's revenues increased by 57% year-on-year to $33.5m, while operating profit came in at $3.5m
Stolt Sea Farm names new CCO
Markus Zender will join the aquaculture company as chief commercial officer from May 11